Manager (Purchase)

Purchase Manager

Key Responsibilities

Procurement Strategy & Planning

• Develop and implement

  procurement strategies

  aligned with company objectives.
• Forecast material requirements based on production schedules and inventory levels.
  
• Ensure

  cost-effective and timely procurement

  of all materials.
• Collaborate with production and inventory teams to avoid shortages or overstocking.
  

Supplier Management & Compliance

• Maintain strong relationships with approved vendors.
  
• Monitor

  supplier performance

  in terms of quality, delivery, and cost.
• Conduct

  supplier audits, evaluations, and corrective actions

  when necessary.
• Ensure all purchases comply with industry standards, environmental regulations, and legal requirements (e.g., ISO/TS 16949, IATF 16949).
  

Operational Support & Coordination

• Liaise with production, quality, design, and finance departments to align procurement activities.
  
• Support

  new product development (NPD)

  by sourcing prototype components.
• Train team members in negotiation, sourcing techniques, and ERP usage.
  
• Plan and coordinate

  inbound logistics

  to ensure timely delivery and optimize freight costs.
• Work with customs and import-export teams for international sourcing when required.
  

Quality & Cost Management

• Ensure purchased materials meet

  engineering specifications and quality standards

  .
• Resolve supplier quality issues in coordination with the quality department.
  
• Implement corrective actions with suppliers in case of repeated non-conformances.
  
• Drive cost-saving initiatives and monitor

  Purchase Price Variance (PPV)

  .

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• On-Time Delivery (OTD)

  of procured materials.

• Purchase Price Variance (PPV)

  and achieved cost savings.

• Supplier Defect Rate (SDR)

  and overall supplier performance.

• Inventory turnover

  of BO parts.
• Procurement process efficiency and team capability development.
  

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  
• Leadership and team management abilities.
  
• Proven negotiation and vendor management skills.
  
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, material specifications, and quality standards.
  
• ERP / SAP and MS Office proficiency.
  
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
  

Personality Traits

• Self-disciplined, proactive, and persistent.
  
• Customer-centric with ownership and problem-solving mindset.
  
• Reliable, organized, and detail-oriented.
  
• Positive attitude with continuous improvement focus.
  
• High ethical standards and professional integrity.
  

Work Conduct (Health, Safety, Quality, Cost & Environment)

• Ensure adherence to all safety, quality, and environmental standards.
  
• Promote ethical procurement practices and sustainable sourcing.
  
• Address unsafe conditions and non-compliance issues immediately.
  
• Maintain attendance and leave records for plant personnel and generate related reports.